Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Hybrid - Commutable to Leeds 2 days a week

£100k OTE

Our client is a strategic comms agency, and their purpose is to make a positive difference to their clients. They work with their customers on various projects ranging from digital transformation engagements to behavioural insights, to content design and physical communications. They work across multiple industries & sectors on some fascinating projects.

If you are looking for an agency that has that close-knit family feel and the resources and drive to push you forward in your career this could be the role for you.

The Role: This role offers the opportunity to manage larger, more complex deals and take greater control over your career trajectory. Although new business is at the forefront of this role the ability to have a consultative approach is just as important, not just with clients but across teams and the agency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new business in target markets, ensuring a strong sales pipeline.
• Develop and deliver winning propositions and solutions that exceed client expectations.
• Create compelling content for proposals, presentations, and pitches.
• Take ownership of commercial targets, demonstrating accountability and best practices.

About You:

• Proven experience in a new business development role, with at least 5 years in sales (3 in a closing role).
• Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Experience managing and winning six-figure deals with large enterprises.
• Ability to hit the ground running
• Skilled in building relationships at the C-suite level.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with cloud, data, security, content management, or automation solutions.
• Familiarity with regulated markets and collaboration with technology partners.
• Strong communication, organizational, and consultative sales skills
• Ideally Hubspot but CRM knowledge

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £60k basic with uncapped commission.
• 25 days holiday + public holidays, company pension, and life assurance.
• Health plan, wellbeing services, and discounted gym membership.
• Access to accredited sales training and a culture of innovation and inclusion.
• Hybrid work environment, with the flexibility to work from home and in their Leeds office 2 days a week (office closed on Fridays).